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African American educators

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Frankie V. Adams collection

 Collection — Box 1-5
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0009
Scope and Contents This small collection of the papers of Frankie Victoria Adams dates from 1931 to 1979 and provides a glimpse of her work and achievements. There are copies of some of her professional and personal writings, bits of information about some of the organizations she was affiliated with, and a few letters and photographs. Of interest are her writings related to group work and community organization. Also, there is the scrapbook Adams kept of the early years of the Atlanta School of Social Work....
Dates: 1931-1979

Russell Atkins collection

 Collection — Box 1-6
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0011
Scope and contents This collection gives a glimpse into Atkins's life and work. The collection spans from 1935 until the late 1979. The bulk of the items date in from 1950 to 1979. The focus of the collection is correspondence related to the Free Lance Press and writings by Atkins. The items written by Atkins contain both typescripts and published materials. Included are anthologies where his works were published and printing paste-ups. Handwritten corrections are on some of these items. Also included are some...
Dates: 1926-1988

Atlanta University Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0001
Scope and contents This collection contains approximately 6000 photographs dating from 1858 to 1995, although the bulk of the material falls between 1905 and 1968. This collection is part of the Atlanta University Archives beginning with series 20 through 26. The material is arranged in seven series: Portraits, Events, Buildings and Grounds, Schools and Special Activities, Groups, Photo Album, and Oversized Photographs. The photographs consist of mostly students, alumni, faculty, administrative officers,...
Dates: 1858-1995

Wiley S. Bolden papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0139
Scope and contents This collection documents the activities of Wiley S. Bolden, who served as a faculty member and administrator at various higher education institutions. It contains materials related to his time at Clark College, Georgia State University, Savannah State College, and Morris Brown College. The collection also consists of materials pertaining to his memberships with various professional psychological associations and community organizations. Additionally, the collection consists of...
Dates: circa 1924-2013; Majority of material found within 1947-2013

Walter D. Broadnax papers

 Collection — Box 1-30, OS 1-8
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0110
Scope and contents The Walter D. Broadnax papers span the years from 1994 to 2010, with the bulk of the collection dating from 2003 to 2006. The collection provides insight into Broadnax’s tenure as the second President of Clark Atlanta University. There are little to no personal papers within the collection. The collection primarily consists of professional materials documenting his career. Included are board of trustees records, administrative files, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) review...
Dates: 1994-2010

Matthew S. Davage papers

 Collection — Box 1-5
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0105
Scope and contents The Matthew S. Davage papers (1936-1982) consist primarily of correspondence, personal papers, and manuscripts for speeches and sermons. The speeches and sermons are exemplary of the writings of Dr. Davage and were possibly delivered in both educational and religious contexts. Much of the documentation is focused on Davage's tenure as the President of Clark College and his involvement with the Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Also included are biographical...
Dates: 1936-1982, undated; Majority of material found within 1938 - 1976

Pearlie Craft Dove papers

 Collection — Box 1-4, OS 1
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0116
Scope and contents The collection consists of the personal papers of Dr. Pearlie Craft Dove from 1958-2002. The collection includes photographs, certificates and awards, her vita, some of Dove's writings, an oral history interview, a small amount of memorabilia, materials related to the Teacher Education programs at Clark College, and committee documents from the consolidation of Clark Atlanta University.The materials related to the Clark Atlanta University consolidation (1988-1990) include...
Dates: 1916-2015

Georgia Teachers and Education Association records

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0285
Scope and contents The Georgia Teachers and Education Association's collection offers a detailed account of the association's work from 1930 to 1960. It includes various materials like meeting records, memorabilia, conference notes, programs, newspapers, correspondence, and more. A notable part of the collection is "The Herald", an annual journal showcasing the association's statewide initiatives. In April 1958, the association convened for its 40th Annual State Convention at Ballard-Hudson High School in...
Dates: 1878, 1943-1976

Lucy Grigsby papers

 Collection — Box 1-33
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0155
Scope and contents The Lucy Grigsby papers consist of materials related to the career of Lucy Grigsby from time spent at Atlanta University to her involvement with several organizations. Dates of the materials span 1926 to 1989 with the bulk of the materials dated from 1970 to 1987. The collection includes writings by Grigsby, such as speeches given while she worked at Atlanta University. A major portion of the collection is made up of materials from her career at Atlanta University. It contains...
Dates: 1926-1989, undated; Majority of material found within 1970-1987

Burwell T. Harvey, Jr. collection

 Collection — Box 1-7
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0042
Scope and contents This small collection dates from 1900 to 1973 with the bulk of the materials spanning the period 1953-1971. The collection includes correspondence, programs, photographs, news articles, and publications. Most of the materials within the collection pertain to Harvey as commissioner of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. These files contain correspondence from coaches requesting information about players and rules, and discussing conflicts with the Conference. Also included in...
Dates: 1900-1973; Majority of material found within 1953-1971